Here at Tidal Charters we target a large variety of fish, all of which make for excellent fights and delicious table fare. We go the extra mile to take the very best care of your catch. Every fish is humanely dispatched and bled as soon as it gets on the boat. They are immediately iced down and kept in an insulated Fishbox.
1. Chinook Salmon (King Salmon):
The monarch of salmon, Chinook are the largest of the Pacific species, sometimes exceeding 100 pounds.
Distinguished by their impressive size, powerful fights, and delectable meat.
Found along the west coast, they are sought after by anglers for their trophy potential.
90% of all Large (40+ Pound) Chinook spawn in Rivers Inlet, giving you the best possible chance to catch one.
We commonly target these fish by Trolling, Mooching, and Jigging.
Daily limit of 2, with a possession limit of 4
2. Coho Salmon (Silver Salmon):
Known for their vibrant silver colour, coho salmon are acrobatic fighters and are abundant in late summer and early fall. We start catching coho early July up until late September
These fish offer thrilling battles for anglers and are prized for their tasty flesh.
Found throughout the Pacific Northwest, Coho salmon are a favourite catch, and a perfect first fish for our younger guests to practice with before taking on a large chinook.
We often catch coho through trolling, casting, fly fishing, and quite often get them as bycatch when targeting chinook.
Daily limit of 2-4, with a possession limit go 4-8(depending on area)
3. Halibut:
These flatfish are a popular target for their size of up to over 300 pounds and delicious meat.
We generally find halibut in the deeper 100-300’ offshore waters.
Known for their strength and unique fighting style, you’ll be amazed at the feeling of a fish bigger than you peeling line.
We target halibut by either anchoring with bait, jigging, or trolling.
Daily limit of 1-2, possession limit of 1-2(Depending on size)
4. Lingcod:
These voracious predators are known for their aggressive strikes and challenging fights
Found in rocky underwater terrain along the coast, we target these by jigging lures right off the bottom for some of the most involved fishing we do. Nothing beats the excitement of a large lingcod almost ripping the rod out of your hand, then the fight is on.
With a deliciously flaky yet firm white meat, Lingcod is most of my guests’ favourite table fare.
Daily limit of 3, possession limit of 6
5. Rockfish
There are 38 species of rockfish, such as yelloweye, black, and quillback, inhabit the coastal waters of BC.
These fish are known for their vibrant colors and are a favorite among anglers.
Taste and size depend on the species, but many are absolutely delicious, and not to be overlooked. If you haven’t yet, it’s time to add Rockfish to your list of favourite fish.
Daily limit of 3, possession limit of 6
6. Albacore Tuna
With a Size of 20-30 pounds, and a maximum speed of over 50mph, Catching Albacore makes for an unforgettable experience.
Often found in the Blue Offshore waters in late August-September
Makes for Excellent Sushi, Sashimi, Lox and Canned Tuna. All of which are offered by our Processors
Daily Limit of 20.